VDB-15515 · CVE-2000-0433 · GCVE-0-2000-0433

SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 aaa_base /tmp privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 and classified as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the file /tmp of the component aaa_base. The manipulation leads to privileges management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2000-0433. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in SuSE Linux 6.1/6.2/6.3/6.4 (Operating System). It has been rated as problematic. This issue affects an unknown part of the file /tmp of the component aaa_base. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The SuSE aaa_base package installs some system accounts with home directories set to /tmp, which allows local users to gain privileges to those accounts by creating standard user startup scripts such as profiles.

The weakness was published 05/02/2000 as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at novell.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2000-0433. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

SuSE

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.suse.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/02/2000 🔍
05/02/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/24/2014 +5166 days 🔍
04/21/2026 +4319 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: suse.com

Advisory: novell.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0433 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0433
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15515

Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 15:23
Updated: 04/21/2026 11:26
Changes: 06/24/2014 15:23 (40), 05/24/2018 21:30 (10), 04/21/2026 11:26 (18)
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